International journalist unions demand an end to oppression of journalists in Turkey
The NUJ joined the International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ and EFJ) and their affiliate the Journalists Union of Turkey (TGS) in calling for press freedom in Turkey following the election. The call was made following the surprise victory of...
Canadian elections – it’s the songs wot won it!
Tuesday 20 October will be a date Canadians will never forget. It was when they voted in a new government and prime minister in nearly a decade. The Liberal party led by Justin Trudeau won an absolute majority in the general election and dealt a hammer blow to...
High level British lawyers report condemns human rights abuses in Turkey
A scathing report commissioned by one of President Erdogan’s exiled opponents states that the Turkish government is inflicting “systematic human rights violations” on its judiciary, police and media. The 95 page report alleges that the AK party (Justice and...